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What is a butterfly?

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A butterfly is an insect with large, often colorful wings. They undergo a life cycle that includes stages of egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult.

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What does the term 'insect' mean?

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An insect is a small arthropod animal that has six legs, a body divided into three parts (head, thorax, abdomen), and usually one or two pairs of wings.

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What is the life cycle of a butterfly?

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The life cycle of a butterfly includes four stages: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult butterfly.

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What is metamorphosis?

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Metamorphosis is the process by which some animals undergo a significant change in form or structure during their life cycle, such as a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly.

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What is the role of butterflies in the ecosystem?

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Butterflies are important pollinators, helping plants reproduce by transferring pollen from one flower to another.

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What do butterflies eat?

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Adult butterflies primarily feed on nectar from flowers, while caterpillars (larvae) usually eat leaves.

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What is the difference between a butterfly and a moth?

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Butterflies are generally active during the day and have slender bodies and club-shaped antennae, while moths are usually nocturnal, have thicker bodies, and feathery antennae.

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What is camouflage?

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Camouflage is a method of hiding or blending in with the environment to avoid detection by predators.

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What is the purpose of a butterfly's bright colors?

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Bright colors can serve as a warning to predators that the butterfly may be toxic or unpalatable, or they can help attract mates.

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What is pollination?

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Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the male part of a flower to the female part, allowing plants to reproduce.